How To Be An Effective Leader In The Workplace - Part 3

This article talks about the fundamentals of leadership in the workplace, with focus on work ethics and core values as well as shares real-life experiences.

Leadership Skill Development - Four Principles of a High Performance Business Person

There are four principles that if adopted and practiced consistently will help the business manager achieve a coherent and congruent management approach. This approach will deliver high performance and achieve outstanding results, not just within the manager, but indeed within the people around them as well.

From a Dream to a Legacy

This month is to commemorate the black historical leaders that made a difference. They all had dreams that left a legacy. Each one of these historians operated under the grace of God because without Him, they would not have been able to make a difference in the world today. Solomon was a man, who tried to find the purpose of life without God and discovered that without Him, it's all futile. I believe that Martin Luther King Jr. was one such man. He recognized that without the Almighty God, his dream to improve life for the blacks would never have been a reality. For this reason, his dream became his legacy.

Let's Not Condemn the Over Achiever or Call them an Ego-Centric Idiot Lest They Quit or Retire Early

Folks will often label the over-achievers amongst us ego-maniacs or ego-centric idiots; but why? Well it is due to their abundant self-assuredness and obvious self-confidence. I submit to you that condemning the top tier achievers in our society and civilization is a mistake; lest they quit and seek early retirement and make us all fend for ourselves. How do I know this will happen?

Leaders Who Balk At Taking The Journey Of Self-Development Could Find Themselves Becoming Isolated

Traditionally, one of our largest clients ran its business from manuals. Staff who wanted to know how something should be done would be directed by a senior manager “to look in staff manual 108” for the answer. It was not a motivational style of management, and had become unsuitable for fast-changing modern business conditions.

Situational Awareness

Situational awareness is a concept that eludes a lot of people. It can effect your basic safety or serve you well enough to get a promotion on the job. Are you aware?

Masters of Distraction

We've all met them, the individual who struggles with change, unrealistic workloads and challenging staff. Life affects them. They are stressed, hurried and masters at distracting everything away from them.

Do You Lose Confidence And Power In Dealing With People?

Remember, confidence is an attitude, a skill set that is learnt and developed through application, a state of mind that can be achieved through deliberate consistent actions. You might be naturally shy or quiet and think real confidence is beyond you, but personal confidence can be one of your greatest assets. Learn to believe in yourself and your abilities, it is not easy, you will only gain power and the mental toughness needed through struggle, there is no short cut. You will only learn and grow through the challenge of getting started.

To Be A Leader

I have some thoughts on what it takes to be a leader in general. No puns intended for general as in an army general but it was meant generically. Anyway, being a leader fully involves paradoxes as you will get to see in this article.

Leadership - The Fine Line Between Being Lost And Being A Leader

Sometimes as a leader you will feel lost, people will think you are lost, and you may get lost, but are you lost or just leading where no one else has.

Why Our Concept Of Leadership Needs To Change

Leadership theory needs to change to be better aligned with our digital age where knowledge is power, not position or personality. Historically, leadership has always been about showing the way for others, providing direction. We have lost sight of this basic idea and need to get back to it.

A Culture Of Leadership

Leadership isn't about getting all the glory, it's about creating it for your team.

Morphing Ourselves into Leaders

If being a leader means that you have the ability to inspire others to follow you, then the next logical question is how do you become a leader? To become a leader you need a foundation of skills that include...

How To Plan And Prepare For An Effective Appraisal

Both parties should prepare for an appraisal meeting beforehand if a successful outcome is to be delivered - as with most things in life the quality of the planning and preparation will certainly affect the quality of the final outcome.

How Can I Pick the Right Leadership Training Program?

Well chosen leadership programs will help you become the leader you want to be. Great programs help you learn the skills you need to develop and then apply those on the job. Here's how to decide which programs are best for you.